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itBandz Knee Braces Provide Support for Expectant and New Moms
There are many strange things that happen to our bodies when we are pregnant: Heartburn may become a constant companion, our foot size may change forever, and we may never pee the same again. I was aware of these possibilities but what I didn’t know is that being pregnant would also impact my knees! Expectant and new moms’ knees get a double whammy during... -
Stop Knee Pain AND Smelly Backpacks!
We love to have our kids involved in sports, to watch them play their games and compete. Regardless of whether it is basketball, lacrosse, football, golf, or any other sport they enjoy, we appreciate that they are active and learning life lessons. As with many things, there can be a downside to having active, sporty kids. If your little athletes are anything like mine,... -
Best Knee Brace for Soccer Players
When you consider how much wear and tear is placed on the knee during the fast-paced, highly physical game of soccer, knee problems should come as no surprise. One of the most common locations of knee pain in soccer players is the front of the knee, often referred to as the patella or "kneecap". "This is called patellofemoral pain," explains Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic... -
Stop Knee Pain to Lose Weight and Get Fit
Wait a minute! How can itBandz Knee Braces possibly help someone lose weight??? itBandz aren't a diet, or an exercise program, or the latest in weight loss fads so how can this be true? Instead of us telling you how this could be true, we'd like to share an email we received last month from a customer. "I have arthritis in both knees and a... -
Thinking About A Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery has become one of the most common surgeries today with over 600,000 of these surgeries performed a year. Regardless of how mainstream this surgery has become, it is still daunting to consider. Beyond the actual surgery itself, there are many factors that need to be taken into account: the cost and downtime related to the surgery itself, the recovery program, and... -
Bust Boredom With This Treadmill Workout
It seems the world is divided. A lot of runners will only run outside, and the rest of runners will only run on a treadmill. Very few choose both, everyone seems to have a clear preference. But sometimes, we don't always have the luxury of running outside. Maybe it's raining or snowing, or it's simply too cold to get in a good workout. On...